Better Dividend ETF: iShares HDV's High Yields vs. ProShares NOBL's Dividend Growth

The iShares Core High Dividend ETF offers a lower expense ratio and a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF. According to Motley Fool, the iShares fund has an expense ratio of 0.08% compared to 0.35% for the ProShares fund. For investors prioritizing current cash flow, the iShares fund carries a trailing-12-month dividend yield of 3.2%.

These two funds utilize different investment philosophies. Motley Fool reports that the ProShares fund prioritizes consistent dividend growth over at least 25 consecutive years by focusing on the stability of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats. In contrast, the iShares fund seeks out established companies with high current distributions. Nasdaq Markets also notes that the iShares ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio and higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than the ProShares fund.

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